Pueraria Mirifica:
A rich source of phytoestrogens. The concentration of phytoestrogens in Pueraria Mirifica is much higher than other plant sources such as soy or alfalfa. Isoflavones are known to help alleviate menopausal symptoms and improve skin tone.
Herbalists in Thailand use Pueraria mirifica as a tonic for women.
Avena Sativa:
Avena Sativa is rich in saponins, flavonoids, minerals, and alkaloids necessary for a healthy hormone system.
Fenugreek:
A hormone regulator that has been used to treat menopausal symptoms and balances the female system. Contains an abundance of flavonoids. These compounds exert mild estrogenic effects.
Watercress:
Watercress is a potent source of vitamin E. This is regarded as the fertility vitamin. Vitamin E helps the body to use oxygen, which increases physical endurance and stamina and improves heart response. Watercress is a exceptionally nutritious, it has more iron than spinach, more calcium than milk and three times as much Vitamin E as lettuce. It’s packed with vitamins A and C, and is low in calories.
Licorice Root:
Supports the endocrine system and a protective detoxifying agent in treating liver disorders. It also has uses as an expectorant and as an anti-inflammatory. When Licorice Root is added to compounded herbal formulas, it is known to act as a modulator of the other ingredients enhancing their properties.
Kelp:
The common name for seaweed.
It is rich in nutrients, containing 30 minerals, so it is especially beneficial for anyone who is mineral deficient. It is reported to be beneficial for the brain and nervous system and the spinal chord. Kelp contains iodine which stimulates the thyroid. Kelp has also been reported to improve skin, nails and hair.
Black Cohosh:
It helps to balance the hormonal system. Reportedly well known for easing PMS and menstrual irregularities. It can be a benefit to women going through hot flashes, or menopausal symptoms.
Red Clover:
Is rich is phytoestrogens, plant chemicals, believed to act gently on the body in a similar way to the female hormone estrogen.
It also has antibiotic properties and is used Naturopaths as an appetite suppressant and a relaxant. It contains compounds that are being studied as cancer preventing agents and it has been found to be helpful in quitting smoking.
L-Tyrosine:
A direct precursor to Thyroxine, a primary thyroid hormone, as well as Adrenaline and Nor-adrenaline.